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Wooden spoke from a rotted water-cart wheel used by Joseph Needham to mark Chinese carpentry / engineering terms, 1957

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/3/5/8

Scope and Contents

The object is inscribed in Joseph Needham’s handwriting with: 'spoke from a rotted water-cart wheel at Wardlebury, 1957'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957

Extent

1 object(s) : Wood.

Dimensions

60 x 8 x 4 cm

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

Contact:
Needham Research Institute
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Cambridge CB3 9AF United Kingdom
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